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Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by ptaipale » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 7:47 AM UTC

LeoPanthera wrote: post #3

The chances that anyone here hasn't seen it are almost zero, but just in case, if you haven't seen Chris Hadfield's cover of Space Oddity, recorded on the ISS, you really should: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo I don't have a source but I heard that David preferred this version to the original.

Oh, good to know that's available again. At some point it was pulled for copyright reasons.

http://boingboing.net/2014/05/18/bowies-takedown-of-hadfield...

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by somberi » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 7:49 AM UTC

A nice Adieu. His latest release Blackstar seems to be well rated.

http://www.avclub.com/review/david-bowie-goes-noir-intoxicat...

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by rmason » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 7:57 AM UTC

There used to be a show on American TV Saturday night called the Midnight Special. In 1973 they turned the entire show over to David Bowie who did a special from London. It was hosted at a seminal rock palace called the Marquee Club. I remember it as one of the best hours of rock on television.

Among the artists he invited to perform with him was Marianne Faithful. It made such a deep impression on me that when I visited London for the first time two years later I made certain to visit the Marquee Club. It looked one hell of a lot smaller in person than it ever did on TV.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquee_Club

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by imagex » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 7:58 AM UTC

The first and last time I was fortunate enough to see him live was The Glass Spider Tour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_Spider_Tour which was performance art like I'd never experienced.

Very glad managed to see Blackstar released, it's a fascinating, eerie album. The eponymous track was playing when I read the announcement he had passed.

Long Live Bowie.

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by chc4 » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 7:59 AM UTC

ptaipale wrote: post #11

LeoPanthera wrote: post #3

The chances that anyone here hasn't seen it are almost zero, but just in case, if you haven't seen Chris Hadfield's cover of Space Oddity, recorded on the ISS, you really should: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo I don't have a source but I heard that David preferred this version to the original.

Oh, good to know that's available again. At some point it was pulled for copyright reasons. http://boingboing.net/2014/05/18/bowies-takedown-of-hadfield...

I heard that they arranged a deal for a 1 year lease, and after that year had to take it down. I didn't know that it was back either, that's great news.

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by agumonkey » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 8:00 AM UTC

It feels like a golden age is fading away ... What an odd sensation.

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by brunorsini » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 8:00 AM UTC

Such sad news. Given the Golden Globes is just over, it might be timely to rewatch the classic Extras segment in which Bowie roasts Gervais - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6mEv_rDdE

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by xxs » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 8:02 AM UTC

Yesterday, I was checking "Omikron: The Nomad Soul"(1999), he created the soundtrack.

Devastating news.

RIP

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by _qbjt » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 8:03 AM UTC

Very sad news. Bowie's music has brought me so much joy. His influence on rock n' roll (and popular music in general) remains evident to this day.

Re: David Bowie Has Died

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Post by josteink » Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 8:04 AM UTC

brunorsini wrote: post #17

Such sad news. Given the Golden Globes is just over, it might be timely to rewatch the classic Extras segment in which Bowie roasts Gervais - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6mEv_rDdE

"This video contains content from BBC Worldwide, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."

You just have to love modern copyright.